Northampton Neighbors in the News

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“All of us feel that we don’t know our neighbors well enough,” Steve Middleton, Waltham organizer said, “and we want to make sure that people don’t fall through the cracks.”

For some seniors, a cultural shift and a vital volunteerism.
The Boston Globe July 7, 2018

Spotlight on the Village Movement

Northampton Neighbors, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors improve their quality of life and stay in their homes, has received its first grant.

“We are thrilled with this award,” said Leigh Bailey, a founder and former president of Northampton Neighbors, who does publicity for the nonprofit.

“We’re very, very excited about it,” said Northampton Neighbors President Katharine Baker, who helped write the grant.

Launched last fall, Northampton Neighbors connects seniors in the city with volunteers who can help them with tasks ranging from buying groceries, chopping wood and keeping them company. This kind of assistance is referred to as a virtual retirement village.--Bera Dunau

We’re neighbors. Asking us for help is just like asking a neighbor for a hand with something you can’t do yourself. We’re an all volunteer community of people dedicated to helping older people stay in their homes and apartments, with a little neighborly help. - Mark Karpel

Listen to the Podcast: Board Members Leigh Bailey and Katharine Baker talked about Northampton Neighbors on The Bill Newman Radio Show on February 10th, 2016 (starts at minute 16:35). Click here to listen..